Red Cross dedicates trailers

Published 12:00 am, Friday, December 17, 2010

The trailers hold supplies, including cots, blankets, signs, and administrative items. Each trailer is equipped to serve 75-80 people. One of the two trailers will be permanently housed at the Italian Community Center.

The Red Cross chapter credited Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari with securing a state grant of $10,000 to help the purchase.

"The impact the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York has had in our communities is immeasurable, particularly at a time of year when demand for emergency services is greatest, and in an economy where resources are scarce. Where there's a need, there's the Red Cross, and I'm honored to be in a position to provide some much needed assistance" Canestrari said.

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The American Red Cross provides aid to those in need after a disaster, whether it be a warm, safe place to sleep, emergency funds for food and clothing, collecting blood for local hospitals, or a compassionate shoulder to lean on.

"The American Red Cross is grateful to Assemblyman Canestrari for helping us secure funds to purchase these trailers that are critical when a disaster strikes," said Gary Striar, regional CEO of the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York.